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County: Floyd

Morgan's Last Raid

Marker Number: 

623

Location: 

W. of Bridge, 114, Prestonsburg

On tragic last Kentucky raid, CSA Gen. John H. Morgan and Raiders entered state June 1, 1864, took Mt. Sterling June 8, lost it on 9th, took Lexington on 10th, and Cynthiana on 11th. USA under General S. G. Burbridge defeated CSA next day. Morgan retreated through here, reaching Virginia June 20. See map on other side. Raiders never recovered from this reverse.

Dedicated May 9, 1964.

For more information, see ExploreKYHistory: Morgan's Last Raid

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